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opt
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/ Épt /
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verb (used without object)
to make a choice; choose (usually followed by for).
Verb Phrases
opt in, to decide to make use of or take part in something: To receive automatic updates, opt in under the email notification section.
opt out, to decide to withdraw from or not take part in something: You can opt out of the pension plan, but you lose the employer and government contribution.
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Origin of opt
First recorded in 1875â80; from French opter âto choose, divide,â from Latin optÄre âto wish for, desire, pray for, choose, selectâ
OTHER WORDS FROM opt
un·opt·ed, adjectiveWords nearby opt
opsonic index, opsonify, opsonin, opsonize, -opsy, opt, optative, opted, optic, optical, optical activity
Other definitions for opt (2 of 2)
opt.
abbreviation
optative.
optical.
optician.
optics.
optional.
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How to use opt in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for opt
opt
/ (Épt) /
verb
Word Origin for opt
C19: from French opter, from Latin optÄre to choose
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